US Bridges

Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 700 North of Wilson Ave. · Structure no. 03120

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBassett Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
Location700 North of Wilson Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.4026, -72.83828
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bassett Road over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.